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Inawashiro Lake

猪苗代湖

Inawashiro Lake, Japan's fourth-largest lake, lies among mountains in northeastern Fukushima, known for its clear water and for fishing, boating and camping.

Inawashiro Lake from Mount Bandai
Inawashiro Lake from Mount Bandai © Stingfield, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Every day Always open
Admission
Everyone Free
Access
Nagahama 870, Okinazawa, Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima
〒 969-3285
How to get there
Nearest bus stop長浜1 min walk from the bus stop

Inawashiro Lake is a large lake located in the northeastern part of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is the fourth-largest lake in Japan and is known for its clear water and beautiful scenery. The lake is surrounded by mountains and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and camping.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Inawashiro Lake. Legend: Ban-etsu West Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Koriyama, Fukushima, Sendai, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Hirota, Inawashirokohan.

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